{"product_id":"2023-first-drop-mothers-milk-shiraz-750ml","title":"2023 First Drop Mother's Milk Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 First Drop Mother's Milk Shiraz is a soft, juicy and textured Barossa red made for pure drinking pleasure. Sourced from vineyards in the Barossa and Eden Valleys, it delivers generous dark fruit, savoury detail and supple tannins in a refreshingly approachable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage saw above-average winter rainfall, followed by a cool and windy spring that encouraged canopy growth but led to uneven flowering and lower yields in many vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was sourced from Seppeltsfield in the west of the Barossa, Kalimna in the north and Eden Valley in the east. The fruit was crushed, destemmed and fermented for seven days on skins at 20-23°C, with aerative pump overs and drain-and-return techniques used to extract colour, flavour and tannin. The wine was then transferred to older French oak hogsheads for malolactic fermentation and matured sur lie for 10 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBarossa Shiraz designed to be soft, slurpy, savoury and textured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSourced from Barossa and Eden Valley vineyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e92 points from Wine Spectator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatured sur lie for 10 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrink now, with 5 to 8 years of cellaring potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2023 Vintage. Tasted December 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarnet red with purple hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark cherry and blackberry aromas with hints of forest floor and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant dark cherry and blackberry with a hint of allspice, balanced by an even, textural palate and soft, supple tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with beef and venison, especially grilled steak, burgers, roast lamb, barbecue meats and savoury red meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink now, or cellar for 5 to 8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout First Drop Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Drop Wines was founded in 2004 in the Barossa Valley with a focus on wines made to be enjoyed, not just admired. Known for vibrant, modern expressions of South Australian varieties, First Drop sources fruit from distinctive vineyard sites across regions including Barossa, Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer: First Drop Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Barossa, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWine Style: Red Wine - Rich and Intense\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVineyards: Seppeltsfield, Kalimna and Eden Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOak Maturation: 10 months sur lie in seasoned French oak hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bacchus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52326015959342,"sku":"5980802439","price":23.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/First_Drop_Mothers_Milk.jpg?v=1784513742","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2023-first-drop-mothers-milk-shiraz-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}